What causes it?

It's thought there may be a genetic association with bulimia. Some research suggests that lows levels of serotonin may be involved. Bulimia is also often present alongside other mental health problems, for example, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and anxiety.

It may be possible to avoid or address potential risk factors before bulimia is established. These include social and cultural pressures regarding appearance, bullying, low self-esteem and family dysfunction.

What’s the treatment?

With treatment, the priority is to re-establish healthy eating practices. Behaviour modification and distorted thinking about body image.

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